The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) will convene its second meeting in Sydney, Australia on May 6-8, 2010, hosted by the Future Fund of Australia.
The meeting of senior representatives of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) from more than 20 countries across the world, together with representatives from government agencies and multi-lateral organizations, will review and discuss recent developments in the global economy and challenges in the investment environment going forward.
The IFSWF will issue a short communiqué and hold a press conference at the conclusion of the Sydney meeting. For information on the media arrangements for the Sydney meeting, please contact Will Hetherton, Head of Public Affairs, Future Fund, on + 61 3 8656 6400 or by email at will.hetherton@futurefund.gov.au, no later than April 23 2010. You can also email media@IFSWF.org.
Background information
The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) was established by the International Working Group of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IWG) in Kuwait City on April 5-6, 2009 (see "Kuwait Declaration"). IFSWF is a voluntary group of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), which will meet, exchange views on issues of common interest, and facilitate an understanding of the Santiago Principles and SWF activities.